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Jonathan Butler to Release Anticipated Gospel Recording, “Grace & Mercy” on Sept. 25th, 2012


 
Contemporary Jazz Guitarist Jonathan Butler to Release Highly Anticipated Gospel CD, “Grace & Mercy” on Sept. 25th, 2012
 
A life well lived is often the best foundation for compelling art and there’s no denying Jonathan Butler has been blessed with a fascinating life. A South African native whose expansive musical gift has earned accolades in the R&B, contemporary jazz and gospel fields, Butler’s new release Grace and Mercy is filled with the soulful sounds and insightful lyrics fans have come to expect from the veteran performer.

Marcus Miller’s “Renaissance Man” on Sale Now at Best Buy for $7.99!! (Limited Time Only)

Get Your Copy of Marcus Miller’s “Renaissance Man” at Best Buy for $7.99!! LIMITED TIME ONLY Click CD cover for special deal! Good Afternoon Music Lovers and T.U.M.S. Readers, Here’s a deal worthy of immediate pick up: The brand new CD release of Marcus Miller’s “Renaissance Man” is now on …

Vocalist Tracy Whitney Releases 2nd Project, “I Am Singing…Songs I Love” | Avail Now

Tracey Whitney’s New CD – “I Am Singing…Songs I Love”


On
her stunning sophomore album, Tracey Whitney pays joyful homage to a
diverse mix of musicians who have inspired her own singing and
songwriting. Rounded out by three original tracks, “I Am Singing…Songs I
Love” (a nod at her cover of the Stevie Wonder classic, “Ngiculela – Es
Una Historia/I Am Singing”) features the Los Angeles/Albuquerque-based
singer’s stirring renditions of classic yet lesser-covered songs by
artists like Michael Franks, and Antonio Carlos Jobim. To continue, please click “MORE”!

WATCH New Music Video by Bassist Marcus Miller | The Making of “Renaissance”

Check Out “Renaissance” Man Marcus Miller’s New Video!! Marcus Miller’s “Renaissance” CD, which features a new band, eight original compositions and inspired interpretations of songs by WAR, Janelle Monáe, The Jackson 5 and Ivan Lins (Release date is August 7., is at the theme in this ‘making of’ video recently …

NEA Announces the 2013 NEA Jazz Masters

NEA Announces the 2013 NEA Jazz Masters, Nation’s Highest Honor in Jazz


Dizzy
Gillespie. Count Basie. Ella Fitzgerald. Herbie Hancock. Names of the
greatest purveyors of America’s homegrown art form, jazz — and all NEA
Jazz Masters. Today, the National Endowment for the Arts adds four new
names to the list with the announcement of the 2013 NEA Jazz Masters.
Like the 124 honorees who came before them, these four individuals are
recognized for their lifetime achievements and significant contributions
to the development and performance of jazz.They will each receive a
one-time award of $25, 000.
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West African Jazz Guitarist Lionel Loueke Has Announced Fall U.S. Tour Dates in Support of “Heritage”

LIONEL LOUEKE ANNOUNCES FALL TOUR DATES; NEW ALBUM HERITAGE SET FOR AUG. 28 RELEASE FEATURING & CO-PRODUCED BY ROBERT GLASPER


The acclaimed West African jazz guitarist/vocalist Lionel Loueke has announced Fall U.S. tour dates in support of Heritage, his dynamic third Blue Note album, which was co-produced by label mate Robert Glasper and will be released on August 28. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Blue Note Releases Six Jazz Classics In High Definition Audio For The First Time On HDtracks

Blue Note Releases Six Jazz Classics In High Definition Audio For The First Time On HDtracks

 

Albums by John Coltrane, Eric Dolphy, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Horace Silver, and Larry Young Digitally Remastered from Original Analog Masters


NEW YORK, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Blue Note/EMI is pleased to announce today’s high definition, master-quality audio release of six classics from the label’s legendary catalog on HDtracks (www.HDtracks.com).  John Coltrane’s Blue Train, Eric Dolphy’s Out To Lunch, Herbie Hancock’s Maiden Voyage, Wayne Shorter’s Speak No Evil, Horace Silver’s Song for My Father, and Larry Young’s Unity have been digitally remastered for the first time in 96kHz/24bit and 192kHz/24bit from their original analog multi-track masters. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Jazz Vocalist Ranee Lee’s CD, “Deep Song: A Tribute to Billie Holiday” to be Re-Released on Aug. 14th, 2012 | LISTEN!


 
Renaissance Woman Ranee Lee’s
Deep Song: A Tribute to Billie Holiday
to be Re-Released on Justin Time Records
with Two Bonus Tracks – Available August 14
 
Ranee Lee is a true Renaissance woman. In addition to a career as a jazz singer that has taken her to stages in front of her fans around the globe, Lee is also a songwriter, award-winning actress, children’s book author, and jazz educator.

Legacy Announces Complete Album Collection Box Sets for Etta James, The Brecker Brothers and Sarah Vaughan

Legacy Announces New Complete Album Collection Box Sets In August By
Four Legends Of Jazz And Blues: Michael And Randy Brecker (the Brecker
Brothers), Etta James, And
Sarah Vaughan


The ultimate
year-round jazz festival from Legacy Recordings continues to set a new
industry standard with three new Complete Album Collections from the
Sony Music archives family of labels, by the greatest names in modern
jazz:
THE BRECKER BROTHERS – THE COMPLETE ARISTA ALBUMS COLLECTION (Arista/Legacy) – 8 titles, 8 CDs;
ETTA JAMES – THE COMPLETE PRIVATE MUSIC BLUES, ROCK ‘N’ SOUL ALBUMS COLLECTION – (Private Music/RCA/Legacy) – 7 titles, 7 CDs;
SARAH VAUGHAN – THE COMPLETE COLUMBIA ALBUMS COLLECTION (Columbia/Legacy) – 4 titles, 4 CDs.


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Esperanza Spalding Nominated for 2012 NCLR ALMA Award

Esperanza Spalding Nominated for 2012 NCLR ALMA Award


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Bassist/composer/vocalist Esperanza Spalding has been nominated for a 2012 NCLR ALMA Award® in the category of Best Female Music Artist, along with Jennifer Lopez, Gloria Estefan, Naya Rivera and Demi Lovato. To continue, please click “MORE”!

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